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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 476.84 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 476.84 and 188.79 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 476.84 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/476.84 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 476.84 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 90,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,020.24/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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